The Names of Christians: “Workman”
In 2 Timothy 2:14-15, Paul challenged Timothy to be an approved workman. He was to keep reminding Christians of the dangers about which Paul had been writing. He was also to warn them before God to “strive not about words.” Fighting over mere words is a waste of time; it is “to no profit” and […]
The Real Evidence of Our Sincerity
What is your first impression of these stories? A young man explains that he places great importance on his health and that he wants to have clear, strong lungs. He is a habitual smoker. A lady speaks strongly about her commitment to her husband, while she is involved with another man. A member of the […]
Autopsy of a Dead Church
A congregation struck by apathy is dying, having become unconcerned of the drift from its devotion to God-prescribed responsibilities (Hebrews 2:1). Boredom or forgetfulness in evangelism is usually the first symptom of sickness. A church that dies will never be resurrected (Ephesians 5:14-17). What Jesus said about becoming cold and loveless for lost souls is […]
“Brethren, What Shall We Do?”
These were the anguished words which anxious hearers asked Peter on Pentecost after he had said, “Let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified?” (Acts 2:36-37). Was there anything they could do? Television airways are filled with the ads of a […]